Milborne Port Parish Plan Research, Evidence and Proposals
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Milborne Port Parish Plan Research, Evidence and Proposals Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 1 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 Acknowledgements The steering committee would like to acknowledge the help and support of the residents of Milborne Port, without which this plan would not have been possible. In addition, the following organisations have also supported this work with encouragement, advice and financial help: South Somerset District Council Milborne Port Parish Council Rural Renaissance Published by the Milborne Port Parish Council, Town Hall, Milborne Port DT9 5DF Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 2 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 Table of Contents 1 Foreword.............................................................................................6 2 Introduction........................................................................................7 2.1 Why a Parish Plan?........................................................................................7 2.2 Local Government Aims................................................................................7 2.3 Vision for Milborne Port................................................................................9 2.4 A brief history of Milborne Port....................................................................9 2.5 Milborne Port today.....................................................................................10 3 Process followed ...............................................................................12 4 Findings and Issues..........................................................................13 4.1 Economy......................................................................................................13 4.1.1 Introduction..........................................................................................13 4.1.2 The Nature of Milborne Port Businesses.............................................13 4.1.3 Local Multiplier (LM3)........................................................................14 4.1.4 Retail....................................................................................................15 4.1.5 Business Premises................................................................................16 4.1.6 Workforce ............................................................................................17 4.2 Environment.................................................................................................18 4.2.1 Built Environment................................................................................20 4.2.2 Highways and Traffic Management.....................................................20 4.2.3 Public transport....................................................................................23 4.2.4 Natural Environment............................................................................24 4.2.5 Leisure Environment............................................................................24 4.2.6 Lifestyle ...............................................................................................24 4.2.7 Sustainability........................................................................................25 4.3 Community ..................................................................................................26 4.3.1 Social Groups.......................................................................................26 4.3.2 Communications..................................................................................26 4.3.3 Faith Groups.........................................................................................27 4.3.4 Education .............................................................................................27 4.3.5 Crime....................................................................................................28 4.3.6 Facilities for Young People .................................................................28 5 The Way Forward............................................................................29 5.1 Planned Actions ...........................................................................................29 5.1.1 Economy..............................................................................................29 5.1.2 Environment.........................................................................................30 5.1.3 Community ..........................................................................................30 5.2 Proposed Actions .........................................................................................30 Appendix I Initial Questionnaire and responses .................................36 Appendix II Economic Analysis ............................................................47 Appendix III Economic Focus Group Meeting....................................72 Appendix IV Environment Evidence Base...........................................84 Appendix V Community and environments Focus Group Meeting..92 Appendix VI Community Groups.........................................................98 Appendix VII Report from PCSO.......................................................102 Appendix VIII Discussions with Faith Leaders.................................104 Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 3 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 Appendix IX Final Consultation event ...............................................107 Appendix X List of Available Commercial Premises........................114 Appendix XI the Consultation Process...............................................115 Appendix XII Specific References.......................................................119 Appendix XIII Bibliography................................................................120 Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 4 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 Revision Date Reason Initial draft 18 September 2009 Second Draft 27 November 2009 Edited for style, content and readability Third Draft 16 February 2010 Action plan tabulated and minor text revisions Release version 16 March 2010 Initial release following approval of Parish Council Acknowledgements 10 April 2010 Acknowledgements added missed out of original release version Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 5 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 1 Foreword We are very pleased to present the Milborne Port Parish Plan. The plan is the result of widespread consultation with local people, who have identified the issues affecting their lives and it sets out the priorities for action in the next few years. In producing the plan we have also drawn on a huge amount of information and research undertaken by the Parish Council, South Somerset District Council and others, to give it a factual basis. Parish Plans are about the future of the area and the quality of life which future generations will want to have. They allow us to defend what we want to keep and fend off what we would rather not have. They can provide the evidence of local opinion, are a consideration for other authorities to take into account when forming planning policy and when considering development control (planning) matters and which help to influence authorities and other organisations, when they decide how to use their resources locally. This Parish Plan includes an Action Plan which sets out the ideas and suggestions that were collected from the village. Working together in partnership, the Parish Council, the village community, volunteers, private businesses, and other public sector authorities can use their combined strengths to address the challenging and complex issues that face the Parish. Some actions in the plan will be easier to achieve than others and can be tackled more quickly. Not everything in the plan will be achieved. Change will happen, with or without local influence, but without a comprehensive record of local views the Parish is in a much weaker position. We would like to thank all the residents and businesses of Milborne Port who have contributed their time and views to this Parish Plan, and to thank the Steering Group for their hard work in organising the research and consultation that has resulted in such a useful document. This gives the Parish Council a comprehensive record of the views of its residents which we can use in conjunction with others, to influence the future of life in the Parish. The Parish Council is happy to endorse the Milborne Port Parish Plan and hopes to work with its partners to help implement what it is practical to achieve. Ernie Davis (Chairman, Milborne Port Parish Council) Hilary Ritchie (Chair, Parish Plan Steering Group) Milborne Port Parish Plan published on behalf of the Parish Council Page 6 of 120 Last Saved 22/04/2010 15:24 2 Introduction This document has been produced after almost two years of research by a team of volunteers from the village operating under the auspices of the Parish Council, with support from an independent consultant and the South Somerset District Council. Creating the data for this report has involved the entire village, residents and business people alike and our thanks to them for supporting this endeavour. This report seeks to document the whole process, data collected and analysis there from. It is hence a very lengthy document. A summary report containing the main conclusions and recommendations will also